Vietnam Red River Delta Photography Workshop

This 7-day small-group photography workshop explores Hanoi and the Red River Delta through landscapes, traditional crafts, village life, coastal communities, and local culture. Designed for all skill levels, the workshop combines daily shooting with hands-on guidance in a wide range of real-world photography situations.

Limited to six attendees and led by Cuong Nguyen, the workshop takes you from Hanoi and Ha Long Bay to the tidal flats of Thai Binh, the limestone landscapes of Ninh Binh, and the tea hills of Long Coc. Guidance and image feedback are provided throughout the workshop in the field.

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Prices in USD · Twin-share basis

Single Supplement: +$400

From $4,200

Duration

7 Days

Starts & Ends

Hanoi

Difficulty

Moderate

Group Size

Limited to 6 Attendees

Mentor

Cuong Nguyen

Operator

Vietnam Photo Tours LLC

Key Locations

Hanoi & Duong Lam · Incense making, ancient villages, and rural life
Ha Long Bay · Limestone islands, seascapes, and fishing life
Hung Yen · Traditional crafts and village life
Thai Binh · Tidal flats, reflections, and coastal life
Ninh Binh · Limestone valleys, rice fields, and rural landscapes
Long Coc · Tea hills, layered landscapes, and morning mist

What's Included

Photography guidance from Cuong Nguyen throughout the workshop
5-star hotels and best available accommodation in remote areas
Private transportation with bottled water
Three meals per day
Site entry, permits, and photography model fees
All planned photography sessions and local arrangements
All taxes and applicable fees

Itinerary

Incense Village photography, traditional craft and portraits, return to Hanoi, and welcome dinner

Hanoi Ceramic Road at sunrise, Duong Lam Ancient Village, traditional architecture, village life, and environmental portraits

Transfer to Ha Long Bay, cruise among the limestone karsts, Sung Sot Cave, and Titov Island at sunset

Ha Long Bay at sunrise, transfer to Thai Binh, Dong Chau Beach, clam-farming huts at sunset, and optional Milky Way photography

Quang Lang tidal flats and fishermen at sunrise, transfer to Ninh Binh, Bich Dong Pagoda, lotus ponds, and rural landscapes

Tam Coc rice fields and Bich Dong Pagoda, transfer to Phu Tho, Long Coc tea hills at sunset, and optional Milky Way photography

Long Coc tea hills and farmers at sunrise, Phu Tho ethnic communities and portraits, return to Hanoi, and end of workshop

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Customer Reviews

Phil Mosby, USA

May 2025

Thank you, Viet. Your leadership helped me frame Hanoi’s wild beauty and traditions in ways I never imagined!!!

David Yang, Australia

May 2025

The summer sun lighting up the incense village's colorful sticks was the most unforgettable shot. You guided us to perfect spots where nature and culture shined. The locals were so "warm", making every moment special

Luke Jones, USA

May 2025

The ancient village’s stone paths surrounded by lush fields were my favorite to photograph. You showed us Hanoi’s natural and cultural soul perfectly. The locals were so kind, making every shot feel alive. Thank you very much, Viet!